Brock Purdy Doesn’t Receive The Credit He Deserves: Dan Le Batard Questions People’s Motives Behind It

On The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz, they delved into why Brock Purdy isn’t receiving the recognition he deserves, drawing parallels to the NFL.

“I am genuinely puzzled. Why wouldn’t you root for the guy who was the last pick in the draft to be great? Because you don’t want him to be better than YOU think he is?”

Dan wonders why some people refuse to acknowledge Brock Purdy’s accomplishments as the quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Stugotz is puzzled by the criticism surrounding Purdy, seeing him as a remarkable underdog in the NFL who deserves recognition and praise despite the prevalent negativity.

“I am genuinely puzzled. Why wouldn’t you root for the guy who was the last pick in the draft to be great?…because you don’t want him to be better than YOU think he is?”

Stugotz is puzzled by the criticism surrounding Brock Purdy, the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback. Despite seeing him as a remarkable underdog, negative coverage persists, leaving him questioning why Purdy isn’t receiving more praise in NFL circles.

Stugotz provides several NFL-related reasons for why individuals might be unsupportive of Brock Purdy:

1. Non-traditional Quarterback Style: Purdy, being the last draft pick, lacks conventional quarterback traits and relies on a system, leading some to doubt his success.

2. Disrupting Narratives: Purdy’s achievements challenge established notions about what defines a successful quarterback, causing frustration among certain fans.

3. Facing “America’s Team”: In the Super Bowl matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, perceived as “America’s team,” some may root against Purdy simply to support the Chiefs.

4. Jealousy of Kyle Shanahan: Envy towards Coach Kyle Shanahan’s reputation for winning with average quarterbacks might manifest as negativity towards Purdy.

Stugotz contends that the cited reasons lack validity and emphasizes the need to celebrate Brock Purdy for his achievements in the NFL. Stugotz highlights Purdy’s status as a hard-working underdog who has surpassed expectations, stressing that Purdy’s success is a positive narrative for the NFL. The video serves as a commentary on the unwarranted negativity surrounding Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers, with Stugotz advocating for recognition and celebration of Purdy’s accomplishments in the league.

A fan had this to say:

“It’s not Purdy, it’s the 49ers people hate. If he was on a bad team and did well people would love him.” on X app.

I hope with time Brock Purdy will be given his flowers because this man is an exceptional player.